The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced a new policy for the invitation of players to the Super Eagles.
According to the policy, only foreign-based players, who show sufficient interest in representing Nigeria, will be invited.
This decision was made following the team’s recent poor performances, including a 0-1 loss to Guinea Bissau in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers. The NFF board unanimously agreed that the Federation should no longer beg players to play for the national team.
“The Board expressed distaste with recent results of the Super Eagles and the U23 Boys and fully endorsed the NFF President’s stated position that the Federation will never beg any player to wear the nation’s colours,” a statement from the NFF board read.
The board also warned that any player, who shows a lackadaisical attitude when playing for Nigeria will no longer be treated lightly. In addition, the NFF board promised to take action against football agents, who engage in nefarious activities that have contributed to the poor performance of the national teams.
“The Board vowed to henceforth, mete out stiff sanctions to whoever is caught aiding or abetting, dealing, perpetrating or perpetuating the ignoble activities of these nefarious individuals no matter their roles, status or pedigree,” said the NFF board.
The board also plans to revitalise the domestic game by constituting boards for various leagues within the next month.
